My 1969 Cutlass Supreme Holiday Coupe
November 15th, 2014, 12:45 PM
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My 1969 Cutlass Supreme Holiday Coupe
Hi guys!
Wanted to begin this thread to share with you the project of one of my dream car!!
Hope you'll enjoy!
I'm 33 years old, and live in France!
I purchased my first US car in 2001, when I was 20.
A 1986 Fiero V6 2.8, that I've been restoring during 6 years! (will post mics later!)
And here's my new car!!!
I've got this car now since end of september, and already drove about 1000miles with it!!
I will restore the car slowly and want to restore it the closer to the original!
VIN# 342879Z111655
3 Oldsmobile
4287 Cutlass Supreme 2 dr. Holiday Coupe (now I know! lol )
9 1969
Z Fremont, CA
111655 #11655 in production
Engine casting number: 395558
Here are the pics from the car when i got it!!
Wanted to begin this thread to share with you the project of one of my dream car!!
Hope you'll enjoy!
I'm 33 years old, and live in France!
I purchased my first US car in 2001, when I was 20.
A 1986 Fiero V6 2.8, that I've been restoring during 6 years! (will post mics later!)
And here's my new car!!!
I've got this car now since end of september, and already drove about 1000miles with it!!
I will restore the car slowly and want to restore it the closer to the original!
VIN# 342879Z111655
3 Oldsmobile
4287 Cutlass Supreme 2 dr. Holiday Coupe (now I know! lol )
9 1969
Z Fremont, CA
111655 #11655 in production
Engine casting number: 395558
Here are the pics from the car when i got it!!
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November 15th, 2014, 12:50 PM
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First thing:
-cleaned everything
-fixed all bulbs
-changed the steering wheel because it was totally broken
-added gauges to check engine!
-cleaned everything
-fixed all bulbs
-changed the steering wheel because it was totally broken
-added gauges to check engine!
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November 15th, 2014, 01:09 PM
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Next steps:
Waiting for:
-new front and rear seats covers, seat backs, gold floor carpet.
-new front headlights housings and bezels, inner headlights.
-some gaskets, stickers...
already made a complete engine tune-up:
-replaced spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor, coil, wire set, air/fuel/oil filter, changed every fluids/liquids (oil, trans...)
Will post new pics when new parts or modifications will be done!
Thanks
Waiting for:
-new front and rear seats covers, seat backs, gold floor carpet.
-new front headlights housings and bezels, inner headlights.
-some gaskets, stickers...
already made a complete engine tune-up:
-replaced spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor, coil, wire set, air/fuel/oil filter, changed every fluids/liquids (oil, trans...)
Will post new pics when new parts or modifications will be done!
Thanks
November 15th, 2014, 03:14 PM
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Looks like the cutlass is in decent shape and mostly complete that should make it a ton easier on you especially where the parts may be harder to come by in France.
The fiero and olds have a nice contrast next to each
The fiero and olds have a nice contrast next to each
November 16th, 2014, 11:37 AM
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sweet...
Very nice looking project... I have a sweet spot for the 69 models looking forward to following along, glad your changing the seat covers I think the69 interior with the tuck and roll look is one of the nicest.
looking forward to following along, glad your changing the seat covers I think the69 interior with the tuck and roll look is one of the nicest.
January 5th, 2015, 12:06 PM
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Continued some paint job with several parts!!
All parts have been cleaned to bare metal then protected with 2 layers of anti-rust primer then anti-rust color.
Before/After pics!
GRILLS DIVIDER
All parts have been cleaned to bare metal then protected with 2 layers of anti-rust primer then anti-rust color.
Before/After pics!
GRILLS DIVIDER
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radiator plate
February 2nd, 2015, 11:31 AM
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Thanks for your words!
Had some time this week end so bring the bucket seats and back seats for reupholstery!!!
Pull everything out of the car for new anti rust and new interior paint!
(Will be done this month)
Interior looks pretty nice for a 45 years old car, no??
Had some time this week end so bring the bucket seats and back seats for reupholstery!!!
Pull everything out of the car for new anti rust and new interior paint!
(Will be done this month)
Interior looks pretty nice for a 45 years old car, no??
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February 3rd, 2015, 06:33 PM
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Nice car, I love the 69's. California car, should have minimal rust issues. Theres lots of good information on this site, you can learn anything you dont already know from alot of Olds gurus here. And theres lots of repro parts available if you cant find originals.
Good luck with the build
Steve
Good luck with the build
Steve
February 7th, 2015, 09:53 AM
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Thanks a lot for your compliments guys!!!
Today, I cleand my power seat motor/track!!
Before/after pics!
1st pic: as it came out of the car
2nd pic: after cleaning an assembled
3rd pic: all parts cleaned
4th pic: dirty track
5th pic: cleaned track
Today, I cleand my power seat motor/track!!
Before/after pics!
1st pic: as it came out of the car
2nd pic: after cleaning an assembled
3rd pic: all parts cleaned
4th pic: dirty track
5th pic: cleaned track
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March 2nd, 2015, 01:10 PM
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Yes! I used oven cleaner in my bathtub for cleaning all parts!
Had first to explain to my wife what I was going to do!!
Will paint the tracks!
March 2nd, 2015, 01:15 PM
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Sanded the front of the car this saturday!
Antirust layer applied!
Next step is primer coat then black paint, then polish!
BEFORE / AFTER PICS!
Antirust layer applied!
Next step is primer coat then black paint, then polish!
BEFORE / AFTER PICS!
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March 17th, 2015, 11:49 AM
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Front end that been sanded to bare metal had also a layer of antirust, then 2 layers of antirust primer, 2 layers of black paint, and 2 layers of clearcoat!!
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April 7th, 2015, 01:59 PM
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April 7th, 2015, 02:21 PM
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Finished my the front fascia of the car!
All parts have been sanded to bare metal, then antirust layer, primer, paint and clear coated!
Please see previous posts for all details grills, headlights, radiator plate...)
Last pic is how it looked like before!!
All parts have been sanded to bare metal, then antirust layer, primer, paint and clear coated!
Please see previous posts for all details
grills, headlights, radiator plate...)Last pic is how it looked like before!!
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